Strike on Energy Facility in Zhytomyr: Kyiv Sees Drop in Water Pressure and Reduced Power Supply

The situation with power and water supply in Kyiv worsened after Russia struck an energy infrastructure facility in the Zhytomyr region. This was reported on November 6, 2026, by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko via his Telegram channel and Vitaliy Bunechko, Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration. According to RBC-Ukraine, the damage to the energy facility in Zhytomyr directly affected the capital's energy supply.

Impact of the Strike on Kyiv's Power Grid

Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the attack on the energy facility in the Zhytomyr region led to a worsening of the power supply situation in Kyiv. In addition to a decrease in electricity volumes, a drop in pressure in the water supply system was recorded in the city. The mayor explained that at those Kyivvodokanal stations where it is technically feasible, power has already been switched to backup generators. This helps partially compensate for the loss of centralized power and maintains the operation of pump stations supplying water to residents' homes.

Situation in Zhytomyr Region and Repair Works

Head of the Zhytomyr RMA Vitaliy Bunechko reported that Russia attacked an energy infrastructure facility in the Zhytomyr hromada. According to him, repair teams are already working at the site, assessing the scale of equipment damage and determining the measures needed to restore power supply. Specific deadlines for completing the repairs were not announced at the time of publication — Bunechko clarified that it remains unknown how long it will take to restore the damaged facility.

Series of Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

The strike on Zhytomyr is part of Russia's ongoing campaign to destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As RBC-Ukraine previously reported, Russia also struck DTEK energy facilities in the Kyiv region, leaving electricity cut off in two districts of the city. Thus, simultaneously with the consequences of the Zhytomyr attack, part of Kyiv is already experiencing blackouts due to damage at DTEK facilities.

Scale of Strikes Over the Past Three Days

According to data provided by RBC-Ukraine, over the past three days, Russia has launched 78 massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Both power plants and electricity transmission facilities were targeted. This intensity of attacks demonstrates the systemic nature of the impact on the country's energy system and explains why even localized damage in one region can trigger cascading effects in other areas, including the capital.